Updated: February 06, 2012
Architecture for Humanity New York is a local chapter of Architecture for Humanity, a global network of professionals united by the desire to use our skills for the common good.
We are committed to providing sustainable design, construction, and development services where they are most critically needed.
Since our chapter was founded in 2003, we have completed over 40 local projects for underserved New York City communities.
About Architecture for Humanity
Join us in building safer and more sustainable future for underserved New York City communities. There are many ways you can be involved, so please contact the department in your area of expertise:
• General inquiries: info@afhny.org
• Donations: Mishelle Oun, moun@afhny.org
• Architecture & design services: Mehonaz Kazi, mkazi@afhny.org
• Communications: Alex Poole, apoole@afhny.org
• Outreach & Advocacy: Rachel Starobinsky, rstarobinsky@afhny.org
You may donate to our New York chapter via Network for Good
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to notate "New York Chapter" in the Designation field to be sure the funds are directed to us.
4 WAYS TO SUPPORT US (besides volunteering)
1) Cash Donations
Becoming a member of Architecture for Humanity's New York chapter offers many benefits, including:
• Full access to our Member Directory where you can link directly with like-minded designers
• Priority updates on local projects and volunteer opportunities
• Free entry to the annual Design Like You Give a Damn: Live! conference
• IDP Community Service hours approval
Become a member today for only $25 per year.
How do I learn more about your organization?
Please check out our About page for more information.
How do I stay up-to-date Architecture for Humanity New York?
There are many ways to keep up on all our news, events, and volunteer opportunities.
• Register for an account and subscribe to our mailing list
• Facebook: Architecture for Humanity New York
Current Director: Annie Ledbury
The Managing Director is responsible for both the day-to-day running of the organization and for developing plans for the future of the organization.
The Managing Director’s responsibilities include:
motivating and mentoring members and directors and chairs meetings.
Current Director: Alex Poole
The Director of Communications manages the communications team and serves as a conduit for all internal and external communications. Specific responsibilities of the communications team include:
identifying and planning communication goals for the New York chapter
creating communications documents and materials
building and developing media relations
Current Director: Mishelle Oun
The Director of Development is responsible for developing organizational strategies and pursuing organizational opportunities.
The Director of Development’s responsibilities include:
establishing and maintain relationships with beneficial organizations.
managing partnerships both between Architecture for Humanity NY and external organizations and between two external organizations, including relationships with city organizations, press, and media.
Current Director: John Pierce
The Director of Membership is responsible for managing all aspects of potential, new, and existing members. If you would like to become involved with Architect for Humanity NY please contact the Director of Membership. The Director of Membership’s responsibilities include:
managing the monthly working meetings. This includes introducing new and innovative ways to make meet-ups productive and engaging following the guidelines of the mission statement.
Current Director: Rachel Starobinsky
The Director of Outreach and Advocacy seeks out and acquires any
information that might benefit the organization.
The Director of Outreach and Advocacy’s responsibilities includes:
seeking out and fostering external relationships with potential clients, partners, sponsors, beneficiaries, supporters, and volunteers.
seeking out strategic community involvement such as Open House New York weekend.
seeking out appropriate means for the organization to have public presence.
Current Director: Mehonaz Kazi
The Director of Projects has two primary sets of responsibilities for all aspects related to projects. The first is overseeing current projects to ensure a quality of design and compliance with all applicable regulations. The second is facilitating and encouraging the responsible development of new projects. If you would like to propose a new project to Architecture for Humanity NY, please contact the Director Projects
Their responsibilities includes:
Current Director: Jennifer Dunn
The Director of Records creates and maintains the infrastructure required for maintaining and communicating the information of the organization both internally and externally.
The Director of Record’s responsibilities include:
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